How To Develop Skills Archives - Speak Confident English

#337: English Reading Practice to Be More Fluent | Proven Steps

by Annemarie | English Confidence and Fluency, How To Develop Skills | 2 comments

Use English reading practice to be more fluent. Learn how to remember vocabulary, improve grammar, and speak English confidently in real conversations.

How to Say No in English Politely (Without Feeling Guilty)

by Annemarie | How To Develop Skills | 12 comments

Struggling to say no without guilt? Learn how to say no in English politely—at work and in social situations—without stress. Get confident, professional phrases to refuse requests clearly and kindly.

#315: Think in English and Speak Faster in Conversations (How to Stop Translating in Your Head)

by Annemarie | English Confidence and Fluency, How To Develop Skills | 3 comments

If you’ve ever struggled to translate your thoughts quickly, learn to transform how you think in English so you can speak faster in conversations.

#313: How to Understand English TV Without Subtitles

by Annemarie | How To Develop Skills | 0 comments

English speakers love creating new words, and we do it regularly with word blends such as glamping, hangry, bromance, and more. Discover current popular word blends in English.

#300: How to Talk About Achievements in English | Plus Your Good News

by Annemarie | Communication Skills, How To Develop Skills | 2 comments

Talking about your achievements demonstrates your value to your employer or interviewer. Sharing your good news and milestones with loved ones allows them to celebrate your successes with you. Here’s how to do all of that in English.

#288: Public Speaking Skills | Speak So Your Audience Listens

by Annemarie | How To Develop Skills, Public Speaking & Presentations | 3 comments

Learn to speak so your audience listens — whether you’re presenting to 500 or speaking to 5 coworkers. Here are 3 tips to level up your public speaking skills.

#286: Improve Your English Speaking Skills with Emphasis and Vocal Variety

by Annemarie | Communication Skills, How To Develop Skills, Most Popular, Public Speaking & Presentations | 2 comments

The weather is a common topic of small talk in English. That includes talking about the temperature — how hot, cold, warm, or cool it is outside.

#276: How to Set Boundaries in English Communication | English Lesson

by Annemarie | Business Professional English, Communication Skills, How To Develop Skills | 3 comments

Boundaries are an essential part of healthy relationships and effective communication. Use these tips & phrases to set boundaries in English.

#275: How to Give Feedback in English: Tips and Phrases for Success

by Annemarie | Business Professional English, Communication Skills, How To Develop Skills | 3 comments

Giving feedback is an important skill for anyone who wants to excel in the workplace. Use these tips and phrases for supportive, meaningful feedback in English.

#272: Write Compelling Emails in English with Elena Mutonono

by Annemarie | Business Professional English, How To Develop Skills | 0 comments

In this interview with Elena Mutonono, we discuss how to write compelling emails that will get read, overcome the fear of mistakes, the art of follow-up emails, and more.

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